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Strategies for Professional Growth · End Term · 13 Sept 2026 · May 2026 term · Set 1

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Review the case(s) or question(s) provided and answer the following questions. In your response, clearly explain why you think the approach or solution is best suited, using relevant theories or frameworks discussed in the course or from the field of management.
[Growth Mindset] Caselet: Shendhan, a lead hardware architect, is tasked with designing a new ultra-low-power sensor module. During the first two prototyping phases, the modules fail the thermal stress tests. Frustrated, Shendhan tells his team, "I am a digital logic guy; I just don't have the natural intuition for these thermal dynamics. We need to hire someone else, or this project will fail." His manager responds by praising him: "Don't worry about the outcomes, Shendhan. You are brilliant, and your effort is what truly matters."
Question: Diagnose both Shendhan’s and his manager’s mindsets. Using the 4R strategy of Growth Mindset, how should Shendhan apply to move forward constructively? *(Answer in 100 words, 5 marks)

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Question 1 of 24 in the IIT Madras BS Strategies for Professional Growth (SPG) End Term paper sat on 13 Sept 2026, in the May 2026 term (Strategies For Professional Growth 13 Sep 26). It carries 5 marks.

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